Join us at Otter Vets!
Otter Vets, Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The role will involve all first opinion nursing duties with shifts being split between consults and operating.
This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week. We can offer either 4 x 10-hour days or 5 x 8-hour days. Either 8 am-6 pm or 9 am-6 pm depending on the chosen shift pattern.
1:4 Saturdays shift 8.30-1.00 pm to include on-call (Vet has a phone, nurse to check inpatients or be called in if needed). A day off in lieu is provided the following week.
Part time applicants considered - please enquire.
Our Fantastic Practice
Otter Vets has two branches based in the coastal town of Sidmouth and the market town of Ottery St Mary in Devon. We are a mixed practice providing veterinary care with a community feel for Pets, Farms and Equine animals. We encourage nurse consults and would like to build this area of the practice. Currently our Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses work between both sites.
Our team is established in the community and takes part in a variety of charity events including running a fun dog show, coffee mornings and Christmas stalls.
Because our employees matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
Work-life balance
1. 6.6 weeks annual leave
2. Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
3. Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
1. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
2. Private Medical Insurance
3. Cycle to Work scheme
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
5. Non-accidental injury support
Development
1. £500 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
7. Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
1. VDS cover
2. RCVS fees
Additional Benefits
1. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
2. Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. Discounted staff pet care
Salary up to £32,000 DOE
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